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  6. Boat cover support

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    I used a plastic bucket/Aluminum pot/coffee can that I filled with concrete.  

     

    While it was setting I inserted an off-cut of a 2x4 with nails/screws near the bottom that will be covered by the concrete.

    After it cures, screw another off-cut to the 2x4 or cut the original to desired height if it was long enough.  Attach some rounded plastic or a sanded round off-cut to the top of the stand.   Right, job done.

    Just what I had on hand but, easy to scrounge from a construction/renovation site.

    Cheers,

    Mark

     

  10. $3,000 fine for over double limit

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    We all take in information and filter it through our prism of lifetime experiences and personal biases.

    This thread was supposed to be about some enforcement for once.

    Most of all this frustration stems from lack of enforcement.  We see habitual poachers, call it in and nothing changes.

    Be it buckets or the gong show the river fisherman have to endure during the spawning runs for Trout in the spring and especially the fall Salmon run, or others.  Poaching with impunity and seemingly few repercussions.

    Little to zero enforcement breeds more frustration.  We play by the rules and respect the resource for future opportunities but see others abusing at will.

    I was glad that some enforcement was taking place.

    Although, the punishment seemed low, I guess there would be less guilty pleas if the vehicle was taken and fines where higher.

    I am glad Dutch has called in the habitual abusers he has encountered when he night fishes.  He must know first hand the frustration that results after nothing changes even after he has repeatedly called it in. 

    Cheers,

    Mark

     

  13. NF - Best Penetrating fluid?

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    1 hour ago, OhioFisherman said:

    Just curious, what is it broken off in? Some of that stainless is hard to drill a hole in for an ez out, you may need a carbide drill, and there are a couple at least styles of ez outs, depending on the situation one may work better than another.

    Some dock hardware.  Gangway that attaches to dock and has a post sleeve on the land end.  Post sleeve is held in place on post with through bolt.

    SS bolt threads though sleeve.  Sleeve is Galvanized with threaded insert(SS maybe).  Bolt head torqued off at threaded insert.

    Worst case scenario, I cut off sleeve from post and replace with new sleeve.  Wanted to try removing the bolt first.

    1 hour ago, AKRISONER said:

    am i the only one laughing at this Title?

    Get yer head out of the gutter. (lol)

    21 minutes ago, misfish said:

    This is a very serious topic. No time for funny business, LOL

     

    I will use tapping fluid. it,s seams to get right in there quick. Is this SS screwed into SS as well?

     

     

    Not positive if it is yet.  Maybe SS or Galv.

    Thanks 

  14. NF - Best Penetrating fluid?

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    Thanks for the input and thanks Dan.  

     

    It really suggest it is a two part question but, it got me thinking if there was a superior penetrating fluid.

    Helping a buddy at his cottage and wanted to bring all that I would need to cover my bases.

    Hopefully backs out first go but, he has already monkeyed with it a bit with little success.

    Mark

  15. NF - Best Penetrating fluid?

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    Figured I would ask....tons of experience on this board.

     

    What is the best penetrating fluid available to aid removing a compressed broken off SS bolt?

    Heard good things about Kroil,  except where it might be available.  Saw the ATF/Acetone 50/50 mix story too.  Anyone use this?

    Thanks in advance,

    Mark

  20. Long overdue fishing session

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    22 hours ago, jerpears1 said:

    Hey Mark. The ice was superb. 10-12 inches of black ice. A few minor slushy spots but for the most part the snow was packed and solid. Sleds were ripping up and down the lake with no issue. 

    Only thing i’d Say is keep an eye out, with the warm weather coming up it could change. 

    Thanks for the feedback!

     

    Agree, the weather is looking rather wet for the next bit.  Might hold off until it firms back up. 

    Looks like your timing was ideal

    Cheers,

    Mark

  25. Will an 18v drill turn an 8" auger?

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    Remember, that the ft/lbs that is quoted by the manufacturer is relatively meaningless.

     

    There is no standard on how this metric is achieved.  They are just marketing figures.  One maker can realize those numbers under zero load in a lab.  Or another accomplishes it another way.  However they want to position a particular model within their other models or compared to other makers.

     

    I have used an early Makita with a 3ah on my FB3 (8).  But I baby it.  (clear out the shavings often as I go and keeping batteries warm when not in use)  But, I also don't drill a ton of holes in a day.  Have heard many good things about the Milwaukee.

    Milwaukee now has a 9ah battery and Makita has a 6ah.

     

    The beauty of investing in a good drill is it is a useful tool the rest of the year.  Compared with a gas auger which as AB might say, is a unitasker and mostly takes up space.  And, I always bring the manual handle along just in case something goes kaput so I can continue fishing if something conks out.

     

    Cheers,

    Mark

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